General news

The Cobbler Road fire, which started under Extreme conditions, burnt quickly, travelling 35 kilometres and covering 14,000 hectares within six hours. It caused significant damage to farming country including extensive livestock losses.

National Volunteer Week runs from 13 to 19 May 2013 and is a chance to say "thanks a million" to the volunteers who protect, serve and give time to communities right across the country.

This week is National Youth Week, a celebration of young people in Australia. The NSW Rural Fire Service is a key supporter of youth and recognises the important role young members play in the future of our Service.

Bush Fire Bulletin Volume 34 No 2 (2012) included the Training Calendar for 2013.

Spring is a difficult time for our members in the south and Alpine areas of NSW. The threat of fires in the noxious weed called Lovegrass is serious.

Traditionally, sniffer dogs are used to track down criminals, find drugs or locate rabbits....until now.

The Far West Team is attracting attention from around the State for their sophisticated used of technology and social media in the early detection of fires.

With the end of daylight saving, the NSW Rural Fire Service and Fire & Rescue NSW is reminding residents to change their smoke alarm battery.

Seniors Week runs from Sunday 18 March to Sunday 25 March 2012, with the theme of 'Live Life'.